Top Drugstore Buys/ Bargain Basement Beauties?
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Here are mine...
1. Roc Lift and Define Serum. Kind of pricey at $20 but I was told I look 10 years younger after I'd been using it a week. Now that's a bargain at any price!
2. Almay Oil-Free eye makeup remover. ($6.00)
3. Monistat Chafing Powder Gel. No, NOT the vaginal cream. This is from their Soothing Care line and it works exactly like Smashbox Photo Finish. And the Monistat was only $5.49.
4. Maybelline Salon Expert nail polish in Unforgettable Red. ($4.99) I'm the world's worst at chipping nail polish, but this stays on with no fading and no chipping. I get lots of comments on it from people who think it's high-end stuff.
5. Cover Girl Advanced Radiance foundation. ($9.95) Goes on like a dream, covers great and stays put all day without settling into lines and creases.
6. Physician's Formula Mineral Wear concealer cream. Can't remember the exact name 'cause it's worn off the applicator. ($6.00 or so)
7. Physician's Formula Natural Eyelight eye brightener. I use it on my hereditary dark circles before I put on concealer and also under my brow bone. Love it! ($6.50)
8. Physician's Formula Mineral Wear Bronzing Veil. I use it to sculpt and it works better for me than creams. (About $10.00, I think)
9. Cover Girl Tru Blend blush in Shimmering Sand. (About $7.00)
10. Almay Liquid Liner. ($6.00) Stays all day with no fading or smudging.
11. CQ eyeshadows, especially Bark and the Midnight Shimmer duo. (Single shade $2.00, duo $2.99)
12. Cover Girl Lash Blast mascara. ($6.49) My favorite mascara ever! Goes on smooth with no clumps, makes my lashes thick and dark, stays on all day without giving me raccoon eyes and comes off like a dream with the Almay eye makeup remover.
1. Roc Lift and Define Serum. Kind of pricey at $20 but I was told I look 10 years younger after I'd been using it a week. Now that's a bargain at any price!
2. Almay Oil-Free eye makeup remover. ($6.00)
3. Monistat Chafing Powder Gel. No, NOT the vaginal cream. This is from their Soothing Care line and it works exactly like Smashbox Photo Finish. And the Monistat was only $5.49.
4. Maybelline Salon Expert nail polish in Unforgettable Red. ($4.99) I'm the world's worst at chipping nail polish, but this stays on with no fading and no chipping. I get lots of comments on it from people who think it's high-end stuff.
5. Cover Girl Advanced Radiance foundation. ($9.95) Goes on like a dream, covers great and stays put all day without settling into lines and creases.
6. Physician's Formula Mineral Wear concealer cream. Can't remember the exact name 'cause it's worn off the applicator. ($6.00 or so)
7. Physician's Formula Natural Eyelight eye brightener. I use it on my hereditary dark circles before I put on concealer and also under my brow bone. Love it! ($6.50)
8. Physician's Formula Mineral Wear Bronzing Veil. I use it to sculpt and it works better for me than creams. (About $10.00, I think)
9. Cover Girl Tru Blend blush in Shimmering Sand. (About $7.00)
10. Almay Liquid Liner. ($6.00) Stays all day with no fading or smudging.
11. CQ eyeshadows, especially Bark and the Midnight Shimmer duo. (Single shade $2.00, duo $2.99)
12. Cover Girl Lash Blast mascara. ($6.49) My favorite mascara ever! Goes on smooth with no clumps, makes my lashes thick and dark, stays on all day without giving me raccoon eyes and comes off like a dream with the Almay eye makeup remover.
lovekrumpet
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Seeing as I'm on a tight budget, I really love CVS/Walgreens/wal-mart/Target, etc. for my make-up needs when I can't afford MAC. My top picks are: ~ The entire Sonia Kashuk make-up brush line. I really like the quality and you can't beat the price =) ~ Physician's Formula Mineral Wear face powder. It goes on very sheer, a good way to set my foundation/concealer and it really finishes off my face with a natural kind of look. ~ L'oreal HIP Bleanding Blushing Creme in Elated. I got this color mainly because it was on a mega clearance at my local Target. I thought the color looked iffy in the container, but it goes on great, lasts all day and has a very natural sort of glow. ~ Wet 'n Wild eyeliner in Black. It's very comparable to MAC's Smolder pencil. It lasts a long time and is incredibly good for a smudgy smoldery eye look. ~ The Max Factor eye shadow trios. The colors have a tendency to be hit or miss as you can't tell what's sheer and what's opaque from the cases. But the blue in the Metallic (I think, it's the purple green and blue trio) is absolutely gorgeous opaque color. ~ L'oreal HIP lipstick in #868 Extrovert. The color is fabulous on African American skin tones, especially when layered with a golden coloured gloss over top. ~ MAX Factor Volume Couture mascara. The formula is great and it separates and thickens amazingly well for a cheap price. I love it even more than any MAC mascara I've used. ~ And lastly, L'oreal True Match Super Blendable Blush blush in bare honey and innocent flush. The color of Bare Honey is great on a pale skin tone like mine (I'm a NC15) and the bit of sparkle makes you glow. I really like the peachy-pink shade of the Innocent Flush, it's a nice natural flush, for sure.
Karen_B
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Hmm... let's see if I can find 10. In no particular order:
1. NYX Doll Eyes Mascara - this is the BEST mascara ever!
2. Milani Luminous Blush.
3. Rimmel blush in Santa Rose.
4. NYX eyeliner pencils. These are like 2 dollars at cherryculture and work perfectly.
5. NYX eyeshadow in Eggplant and Black Sparkle. Two great basic shades.
6. Monistat anti-chafing gel, instead of "proper" primer.
7. Revlon Skinlights. I love this as a primer under my Bare Essentuals foundation.
8. Milani e/s quad in wild violets. Great colours, great staying power, and you can make it more colourful or more neutral depending on your mood.
9. Milani e/s single in Flare, great vibrant colour.
10. Lumene Hydra Drops foundation - this is very light and sheer, really more like a tinted foundation. It is great during summer when it's hot.
1. NYX Doll Eyes Mascara - this is the BEST mascara ever!
2. Milani Luminous Blush.
3. Rimmel blush in Santa Rose.
4. NYX eyeliner pencils. These are like 2 dollars at cherryculture and work perfectly.
5. NYX eyeshadow in Eggplant and Black Sparkle. Two great basic shades.
6. Monistat anti-chafing gel, instead of "proper" primer.
7. Revlon Skinlights. I love this as a primer under my Bare Essentuals foundation.
8. Milani e/s quad in wild violets. Great colours, great staying power, and you can make it more colourful or more neutral depending on your mood.
9. Milani e/s single in Flare, great vibrant colour.
10. Lumene Hydra Drops foundation - this is very light and sheer, really more like a tinted foundation. It is great during summer when it's hot.
Brittni
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Hell yeah! Did you know they are discontinued?
I found out yesterday actually and ordered two off of eBay right away! lol. "Rhinestone Pink" is my favorite and it's one of my all-time favorite lip glosses because of the color and sparkles.
I also like Rimmel's eyeliner kohl in black as well as their makeup remover.
Maybeline XXL mascara
Love my Lips lipstick...there's a pink one that is soo baby pink love it
Milani wet/dry eyeshadows
Honestly, that's about all I own drugstore wise! I just checked because I couldn't believe it. lol.
Originally Posted by Daphne69
Maybelline Diamonds Liquid Lip gloss - so sparkly! |
Hell yeah! Did you know they are discontinued?
I also like Rimmel's eyeliner kohl in black as well as their makeup remover.
Maybeline XXL mascara
Love my Lips lipstick...there's a pink one that is soo baby pink love it
Milani wet/dry eyeshadows
Honestly, that's about all I own drugstore wise! I just checked because I couldn't believe it. lol.
SkylarV217
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I may not have a top ten List But I LOVE LOVE LOVE the ALMAY smart shade foundation . It is amazing! I have light skin and could never find anything to match! This is so perfect .... It's on sale now at K-Mart ( all Almay products are bogo).... I found some that already had the blushs as a gwp. so I ebded up getting $50.00 worth of stuff for under $20.00 !
CoConutNwuT
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some of the stuff i love is
1. cover girl lash blast mascara in very black(LOVE LOVE LOVE it!)
2. Rimmel black eye liner pencil! (fabulous!)
3. Prestige eyeliner in black (works great and goes on smooth for me)
4. Almay liquid eyeliner in black! (not as great as it was in its old little container) but it still stays on for a long time without fading!
5. Cover Girl line exact eyeliner pencil in black (badass! lol)
6. Pounds face wipes (work great!)
7. Equate (wal*mart brand) toner stuff love that stuff too!
8. Burtttttss Beeesss!! love that lip balms!
9. Clean and clear oil free day moisturizer
10. Sonia whatever brushes from target work amazing for the most part they are real soft!!
those are just some must haves from normal stor brands i love!!!!
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1. cover girl lash blast mascara in very black(LOVE LOVE LOVE it!)
2. Rimmel black eye liner pencil! (fabulous!)
3. Prestige eyeliner in black (works great and goes on smooth for me)
4. Almay liquid eyeliner in black! (not as great as it was in its old little container) but it still stays on for a long time without fading!
5. Cover Girl line exact eyeliner pencil in black (badass! lol)
6. Pounds face wipes (work great!)
7. Equate (wal*mart brand) toner stuff love that stuff too!
8. Burtttttss Beeesss!! love that lip balms!
9. Clean and clear oil free day moisturizer
10. Sonia whatever brushes from target work amazing for the most part they are real soft!!
those are just some must haves from normal stor brands i love!!!!
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craftykas
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Some of my top faves from drugstore are:
(have not found these in stores near me, but order from cherryculture.com) NYX single shadows, wonderful colour payoff and very wide range of colours. On cherryculture.com they go for $3.99 each. NYX trio shadows, the only one i've tried so far is lake moss, it's a purple/black, green/black, and blue/black. very simillar to mac beauty marked. It goes for $5.99.
NYX cream blush in glow, and golden very nice creamy blush and very natural looking..glow makes you have a nice flush to you as if you were just in from a nice run or a brisk day. These are also $5.99.
Maybelline dream matte mousse foundation in #2 I am fair and this color suites me perfectly, I love the consistancy of this and it's light as a feather. This is so nice because it's kinda sheer but at the same time gives nice voverage where needed. It applies very smoothly and is just lovely.. depending on where it's bought it goes for between $5-$8 but I wait until eckerd, walgreens, cvs, or rite-aid has sales of buy one get one free and stock up then.
As for mascara, i'm still on the search for a good one, but if I had to pick one I would say the maybelline define a lash in the green tube..it's wonderful! It also goes for around $5.
For lipstick I like the covergirl tru-shine in cinnamon it's lovely and doesn't dry lips..has a nice shine to it. It's about $6.
As for gloss, I like elf moisture gloss with the little felt tip applicator in the twist up tube simillar to stila gloss. It's not at all sticky, the color is buildable and it's so smooth on...another plus when I kiss my honey, he doesn't mind this gloss because it doesn't leave his lips sticky! And they are only $1
(have not found these in stores near me, but order from cherryculture.com) NYX single shadows, wonderful colour payoff and very wide range of colours. On cherryculture.com they go for $3.99 each. NYX trio shadows, the only one i've tried so far is lake moss, it's a purple/black, green/black, and blue/black. very simillar to mac beauty marked. It goes for $5.99.
NYX cream blush in glow, and golden very nice creamy blush and very natural looking..glow makes you have a nice flush to you as if you were just in from a nice run or a brisk day. These are also $5.99.
Maybelline dream matte mousse foundation in #2 I am fair and this color suites me perfectly, I love the consistancy of this and it's light as a feather. This is so nice because it's kinda sheer but at the same time gives nice voverage where needed. It applies very smoothly and is just lovely.. depending on where it's bought it goes for between $5-$8 but I wait until eckerd, walgreens, cvs, or rite-aid has sales of buy one get one free and stock up then.
As for mascara, i'm still on the search for a good one, but if I had to pick one I would say the maybelline define a lash in the green tube..it's wonderful! It also goes for around $5.
For lipstick I like the covergirl tru-shine in cinnamon it's lovely and doesn't dry lips..has a nice shine to it. It's about $6.
As for gloss, I like elf moisture gloss with the little felt tip applicator in the twist up tube simillar to stila gloss. It's not at all sticky, the color is buildable and it's so smooth on...another plus when I kiss my honey, he doesn't mind this gloss because it doesn't leave his lips sticky! And they are only $1
couturesista
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I see alot of Specktralites love Maybelline.
Maybelline Dream Matte Mousse in Cocoa, I just want to eat it, it feels soooo good and is very light on the skin. Even better than my Moistureblend from MAC. I chose MDMM over the MB on most days.
Maybelline concealor coverstick, the tube is like I lipstick and the consistency is good, again I chose this over my MAC studio concealor on most days.
MAybelline Great Lash Mascara, the original watermelon tube ( green and pink) I love it.
I like the Maybelline foundations because I never had a shade issue I can pick cocoa 3 in every type of foundation and I know it will match.
Maybelline Dream Matte Mousse in Cocoa, I just want to eat it, it feels soooo good and is very light on the skin. Even better than my Moistureblend from MAC. I chose MDMM over the MB on most days.
Maybelline concealor coverstick, the tube is like I lipstick and the consistency is good, again I chose this over my MAC studio concealor on most days.
MAybelline Great Lash Mascara, the original watermelon tube ( green and pink) I love it.
I like the Maybelline foundations because I never had a shade issue I can pick cocoa 3 in every type of foundation and I know it will match.
infernalmachine
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-annabelle brushes (i think only available in canada though)
-nyx "ultra pearl" pigments and certain e/s (some suck though)
-annabelle LeGloss l/g
-avon Glazewear lipstick
-maybelline's... oh god what's it called, the waterproof liquid eyeliner, been using it for 10 years now
-nyc nailpolish (just as good as OPI, 1/3 the price)
-wnw autosharpening eyeliners
-annabelle e/s singles (some are as good as mac)
-nyx "ultra pearl" pigments and certain e/s (some suck though)
-annabelle LeGloss l/g
-avon Glazewear lipstick
-maybelline's... oh god what's it called, the waterproof liquid eyeliner, been using it for 10 years now
-nyc nailpolish (just as good as OPI, 1/3 the price)
-wnw autosharpening eyeliners
-annabelle e/s singles (some are as good as mac)
Lexx13
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1. My best kept secret: AMUSE black liquid liner, best I've EVER used, costs a dollar (At most dollar stores, Canada)
2. L'oreal endless lipstick "in the buff" BEST NUDE EVER
3. L'oreal color juice tube in passion fruit squeeze
4. Wet 'n wild lustrous neutrals palette (LE)
5. Physicians formula mineral wear translucent powder
6. Physicians formula shimmer strips in miami
7. Milani eyeshadows, blushes, shimmer stripes
8. Annabelle eyeshadows, blushes and brushes-high quality! (like MAC)
9. Maybelline eyeshadow stylist elegant pearl *great highlighter*
10. Bonne bell eye kohls
I could name so many more LOL
2. L'oreal endless lipstick "in the buff" BEST NUDE EVER
3. L'oreal color juice tube in passion fruit squeeze
4. Wet 'n wild lustrous neutrals palette (LE)
5. Physicians formula mineral wear translucent powder
6. Physicians formula shimmer strips in miami
7. Milani eyeshadows, blushes, shimmer stripes
8. Annabelle eyeshadows, blushes and brushes-high quality! (like MAC)
9. Maybelline eyeshadow stylist elegant pearl *great highlighter*
10. Bonne bell eye kohls
I could name so many more LOL
KellyBean
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It stays black all day, but it isn't rub/waterproof. It's not a problem for me though.
| Originally Posted by ExquisiteImages
For the Prestige eyeliners, do you use the pencil one or the liquid one? I 've always wanted to try the liquid one, but I wonder how is the staying power throughout the day? |
It stays black all day, but it isn't rub/waterproof. It's not a problem for me though.
ok i love the following drugstore products and use them most days!
1- maybelline wonder finish foundation - it never breaks me out and gives great coverage without looking too heavy! plus it's super cheap!!
2- l'oreal true match powder - really nice smooth face powder that does indeed match my skin perfectly and it's in a really nice compact!
3- maybelline full and soft mascara - no longer in the uk however i can sometimes get it off ebay and whne i'm in the usa in september i will be bulk buying!! it was such a great all rounder mascara as it left my lashes soft and made them look very natural and thick. perfect for every day looks!
5- l'oreal kohl eyeliner in black. best eyeliner ever!!! it doesn't budge even on sweaty nights out and is very easy to smudge up on smokey eyes. plus it feels soft when on my eye and doesn't hurt to apply like some eyeliners do on me!
1- maybelline wonder finish foundation - it never breaks me out and gives great coverage without looking too heavy! plus it's super cheap!!
2- l'oreal true match powder - really nice smooth face powder that does indeed match my skin perfectly and it's in a really nice compact!
3- maybelline full and soft mascara - no longer in the uk however i can sometimes get it off ebay and whne i'm in the usa in september i will be bulk buying!! it was such a great all rounder mascara as it left my lashes soft and made them look very natural and thick. perfect for every day looks!
5- l'oreal kohl eyeliner in black. best eyeliner ever!!! it doesn't budge even on sweaty nights out and is very easy to smudge up on smokey eyes. plus it feels soft when on my eye and doesn't hurt to apply like some eyeliners do on me!
PeaceLovePrissy
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Jane Gel Eyeliners
WnW Acapulco Glow (As Highlighter)
Prestige liquid liners
Loreal hip cream crayons!!!!!! (amazing stuff)
Loreal De-crease
Nyx Eyeshadows
CG LashBlash
Maybelline Collosal
EoB Brushes
Revlon CS Foundation
Milani Eyeshadows
WnW Acapulco Glow (As Highlighter)
Prestige liquid liners
Loreal hip cream crayons!!!!!! (amazing stuff)
Loreal De-crease
Nyx Eyeshadows
CG LashBlash
Maybelline Collosal
EoB Brushes
Revlon CS Foundation
Milani Eyeshadows
stellastar
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i love
Rimmel soft kajal kohl eyeliner in jet black £1.99
Rimmel exaggerate liquid liner in black £4.99
Bourjois la creme lip gloss in rose doux £5.95
Barry M dazzle dust in every colour going!! £4.50
Barry M intense eyeliner pens all colours £3.99
Barry M liquid eyeliner in turquoise £4.50
these are my fave value products which in my opinion are comparable to high end brands.
Rimmel soft kajal kohl eyeliner in jet black £1.99
Rimmel exaggerate liquid liner in black £4.99
Bourjois la creme lip gloss in rose doux £5.95
Barry M dazzle dust in every colour going!! £4.50
Barry M intense eyeliner pens all colours £3.99
Barry M liquid eyeliner in turquoise £4.50
these are my fave value products which in my opinion are comparable to high end brands.
seonmi
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It may be a little off topic but how do you apply the WnW cream eyeshadows? I got it after reading amazing reviews here and in MUA but it creases on my lids so bad
. I just use my finger to put in on, do I have to close my eyes to wait for it to dry before opening my eyes?
My top picks:
L'Oreal True Match foundation and powder
NYX single eyeshadow
NYX Round lipstick
Avon Big Color Eye Pencil (not sure about the name but it's like shadestick)
Milani eyeshadow
Physicians' Formula bronzer
Jane eyeshadow
Cover Girl eye enhancer in Metallic Dazzling
My top picks:
L'Oreal True Match foundation and powder
NYX single eyeshadow
NYX Round lipstick
Avon Big Color Eye Pencil (not sure about the name but it's like shadestick)
Milani eyeshadow
Physicians' Formula bronzer
Jane eyeshadow
Cover Girl eye enhancer in Metallic Dazzling
SuomeaSorceress
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Boots No. 7 Shine Free Make-up base. £10.75
Boots No. 7 Colour Calming Make-up base. £9.50
OK, so those two aren't exactly 'bargains' (well, not for me haha!), but they are great drugstore buys
I dunno what I did before I purchased them.
Rimmel Sweet Jelly Sheer Lipgloss (020 Yummy). £2.99
I LOVE this stuff, it's so pretty and it tastes lovely
, I must invest in some other colours!
N.Y.C. Smooth Skin Face Powder. £2.79
SUPER cheap, but it seems to work better than the Collection 2000 stuff I have.
Rimmel Special Eyes Eye Liner Pencil. Can't remember what I paid
Best eye liner I've found for AGES!
Barbara Daly for Tesco Light Illusion Powder Highlighter. Can't remember what I paid
OK, not technically a drugstore buy, but I adore this highlighter! I love wearing it over my blush.
Boots No. 7 Colour Calming Make-up base. £9.50
OK, so those two aren't exactly 'bargains' (well, not for me haha!), but they are great drugstore buys
Rimmel Sweet Jelly Sheer Lipgloss (020 Yummy). £2.99
I LOVE this stuff, it's so pretty and it tastes lovely
N.Y.C. Smooth Skin Face Powder. £2.79
SUPER cheap, but it seems to work better than the Collection 2000 stuff I have.
Rimmel Special Eyes Eye Liner Pencil. Can't remember what I paid
Best eye liner I've found for AGES!
Barbara Daly for Tesco Light Illusion Powder Highlighter. Can't remember what I paid
OK, not technically a drugstore buy, but I adore this highlighter! I love wearing it over my blush.
